Job Description:
Key responsibilities:
Evidence Generation Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of evidence-generation plans that address critical scientific, clinical, health economic, and market access evidence gaps across the product lifecycle.
- Design and oversee Phase IIIb/IV studies, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real world evidence (RWE) studies, registries, database studies, and other post-marketing research initiatives.
- Ensure evidence-generation activities align with medical strategies and business priorities through close collaboration with Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs, Market Access, and regional/global stakeholders.
- Drive innovation in evidence generation methodologies to maximize the value and impact of scientific evidence.
Study Strategy, Design & Execution
- Provide leadership for study concept development, protocol design, feasibility assessments, and operational planning.
- Oversee the execution of company-sponsored studies and ensure timely delivery of study milestones, high-quality data generation, and regulatory compliance.
- Support the scientific review and governance of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and collaborative research projects.
- Monitor study progress, identify risks proactively, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful study completion.
Publication & Scientific Dissemination
- Lead the development and execution of integrated publication strategies aligned with evidence generation priorities and medical objectives.
- Oversee publication planning, manuscript development, abstracts, congress presentations, and scientific communication activities.
- Ensure scientific accuracy, transparency, quality, and compliance throughout the publication development process.
- Facilitate timely dissemination of scientific evidence to healthcare professionals, academic communities, and other stakeholders.
Scientific Excellence & Insights Generation
- Monitor emerging scientific evidence, treatment trends, competitive developments, and evolving healthcare landscapes.
- Generate actionable insights from clinical studies, real-world evidence, and healthcare databases to support medical and business decision-making.
- Collaborate with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, and regional/global functions to identify evidence needs and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
- Promote scientific excellence and methodological rigor across all evidence-generation activities.
Cross-functional Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as the primary evidence-generation representative within cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.
- Partner closely with Office Medical Affairs, MSL, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, and regional/global Medical Affairs teams.
- Provide scientific and methodological expertise to support evidence-based decision-making across the organization.
- Foster strong collaboration with external investigators, study sites, academic institutions, contract research organizations (CROs), and other research partners.
Vendor, CRO & External Research Management
- Oversee the selection, management, and performance of CROs, research vendors, and external partners involved in evidence-generation activities.
- Ensure high-quality project delivery, budget adherence, contractual compliance, and effective resource utilization.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external research collaborators and scientific organizations.
Budget Management
- Develop and manage evidence-generation and publication budgets in alignment with strategic priorities and organizational goals.
- Ensure efficient allocation of financial and operational resources across research and publication activities.
- Monitor budget performance and contribute to annual planning, forecasting, and investment discussions.
- Evaluate return on investment and strategic impact of evidence-generation initiatives to support future prioritization decisions.
People Leadership & Capability Development
- Foster expertise in epidemiology, outcomes research, medical writing, publication planning, and evidence-generation methodologies.
- Promote a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Build organizational capabilities to support future evidence-generation needs and strategic priorities.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure all research and publication activities comply with applicable regulations, ethical standards, company policies, GCP requirements, and industry guidelines.
- Maintain oversight of publication governance and scientific integrity processes.
- Ensure inspection and audit readiness for all evidence-generation activities.
- Promote transparency and responsible scientific communication in accordance with international publication standards.
Required Experience & Competences:
Required Education and Experience
Minimum Education Requirements
- MD, Ph.D., or PharmD in a medical specialty or equivalent combination of experiences and education
Minimum Experience Requirements
- Min 2+ years of medical experience in the TA from:
- Hospital / Clinic/University/Research Industry, or
- Experience in formulating and executing clinical studies is preferred
- Able to understand complex scientific information and communicate this effectively
- Business fluency in English and Japanese
Other Posting information
Technical' Competencies
- Scientific acumen: Strong technical skills with demonstrated scientific mastery in prior therapeutic areas of focus
- Statistical & data interpretation: Need to understand and interpret data, form own opinion, discuss with KEEs
- Medical paper writing: (Limited) need to write medical papers
- Strategic acumen: Understanding the strategic needs of affiliate organization important for completion of tasks
Process-Related Core Competencies
- Focus on scientific exchange: Excellent interpersonal skills; constant interactions with KEEs, physicians, patient organizations, and internal stakeholders.
- Communicating effectively: Excellent communication skills; required to present at congresses, advisory board meetings, and one-on-one meetings
- Relating skills: Strong need to build long-term relationships with KEEs and physicians
- Process management: High level of planning and organizational skills; self-starters that are capable of working effectively with limited oversight
Managers Competencies
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Creativity
- Innovation Management
- Strategic Agility
- Planning
- Motivating Other
- Building Effective Teams
- Managing Vision and Purpose
Location:
Ferring Japan
